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Wizards' recent skid is creating undue pressure as they await John Wall's return

While the news on John Wall's rehab continues to trend in the right direction, the exact opposite has been the case for the Washington Wizards' peformance in recent games. What stood out about Tuesday's loss is something head coach Scott Brooks has been harping on for days. The Timberwolves dropped 64 paint points, the fourth game in a row the Wizards have allowed 60 or more.14 Mar @ 5PM

Without Davis, Pelicans' win streak ends at 10 vs Wizards

Otto Porter Jr.'s sore right hip didn't appear to bother him when he drilled a 19-foot jumper from the corner just 23 seconds into Friday night's game in New Orleans. Porter scored 19 points in 26 minutes, and the Wizards cruised to a 116-97 victory over the Pelicans, who couldn't overcome the absence of All-Star Anthony Davis and had their 10-game winning streak snapped. 'I was able to attack the rim a couple times, get easy jump shots, kind of get our team going, build out a lead,' Porter said.10 Mar @ 5AM

Now that the NBA's talking about mental health every day, what comes next?

Wizards swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. joined DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Love and other NBA players who have spoken out about their experiences with anxiety and depression. On Wednesday, Washington Wizards swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. became the latest NBA player to discuss his own experiences with anxiety and depression.8 Mar @ 10PM

Sources: Emeka Okafor to sign with Pelicans for remainder of season

Emeka Okafor has played six games this season after not playing the previous four seasons. After returning to the NBA from career-threatening back issues, former No. 2 overall pick Emeka Okafor is planning to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans for the remainder of the season, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Okafor’s second 10-day contract ended on Sunday, and he will sign a guaranteed deal for the season on Monday, league sources said.26 Feb @ 10PM

Dan Fegan, a professional basketball agent who represented some of the NBA’s biggest names, reportedly died in a car crash on Sunday near Aspen. ESPN reported, via the Colorado State Patrol, that Fegan’s vehicle was struck by a bus while attempting to merge onto the freeway.26 Feb @ 2PM